Pakistan vs South Korea
South Korea is about 60% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 60.3 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, South Korea scores higher (98 vs 56 of 100).
Metric Pakistan South Korea
Price level (US=100) 24.0 60.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $6,252 $61,051
GNI / capita (PPP) $6,100 $61,930
Inflation (YoY) 12.6% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Pakistan South Korea
Housing & utilities 33 109
Food 59 204
Transport 54 114
Restaurants & hotels 35 142
Health 28 81
Communication 35 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Pakistan South Korea
Quality-of-life score 56/100 98/100
Life expectancy 68 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.3 0.5
Internet users 57% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Pakistan more expensive than South Korea?
South Korea is more expensive: about 60% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Korea?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Pakistan would cost roughly $251,500 in South Korea, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Pakistan or South Korea?
South Korea scores higher, 98 vs 56 out of 100.
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